Athlete of the week: football's Seth Fisher, running back

Athlete of the week: football’s Seth Fisher

Jersey Number: 4

Height: 6’2”

Weight: 232 lbs

Year: redshirt junior

Hometown: Salem, Virginia

High School: Salem High School

Nicknames: Schvytte (Sh-vet), Fishburn, Fishbone, Chest and anything that rhymes with Schvytte

This week before the Spiders’ game against Liberty University, running back Seth Fisher made a promise to his teammates that he would have the game of his career. He delivered on his promise by finishing the game with a total of four touchdowns, 132 rushing yards and another 23 yards receiving. He scored a touchdown in each of Richmond’s two overtime periods and led the team to a 46-39 victory.

Q&A with Fisher:

Q: When did you start playing football?

A: I started my sophomore year in high school. I was a baseball player first.

Q: What’s been your best game since you’ve started?

A: Would it be cliché to say this weekend? I’d go with this weekend against Liberty, because it was my best game overall, and the way we won, double overtime.

Q: Do you have any pregame rituals?

A: When I first get to the locker room, I just relax and listen to music and almost fall asleep. Then I wake up and immediately get stretched out.

Q: Who’s the best dancer on the team?

A: I’m going to go with Dominique [Miller] -- his Shmoney dance is hilarious.

Q: Who’s the funniest person on the team?

A: Definitely Rashad [Ponder], because you never know when he’s being serious or not.

Q: Who’s your favorite teammate?

A: Probably Caleb [High], because we’ve been friends since we came in together. He was the first friend that I met.

Q: What are you afraid of?

A: Really scary movies -- movies like "The Exorcist." They scare the sh** out of me.

Q: Who’s your biggest role model?

A: My grandfather. He was an All-American offensive lineman here and the best doctor in my hometown. At one point he was the only doctor. But more importantly because he played football here, and he’s taught me a lot.

Q: Do you have plans for fall break?

A: Practice…

Q: What’s one thing you can do better than your coach?

A: I have better hands. I can catch better. If I didn’t think he’d read this, I’d fry him.

Q: Is there anything else you want people to know about you?

A: Yeah, I haven’t always played running back. I played linebacker in high school, and when I got here they switched me to fullback. Last year was my first year playing running back.

Contact staff writer Charlie Broaddus at charlie.broaddus@richmond.edu